Tips and Answers

DIY Roasting Pan

No roaster? No problem! You can easily simulate the effects of a roaster with a common baking tool you likely already have in your kitchen.

Better Butter Storage

Having room-temperature butter at the ready is important for those early mornings when toast and butter is on the menu, or when serving with dinner rolls. Here's a way to perfectly portion your butter for room temp storage.

An Easy Way to Fill Stuffed Pastas

Stuffed pastas can be a pain to make — trying to get a soft, cheesy filling into a manicotti or cannelloni tube can be messy and frustrating! Here's a simple, less-mess way to fill pastas.

Mess-Free Meatloaf Prep

If you don't like mixing and mashing your meatloaf ingredients together with your hands, here's a mess-free way to prep the recipe. This is great for getting kids involved in the kitchen too.

Easy Artichoke Holders for Steaming

Artichokes tend to fall over in the pot when steaming, but there's an easy way to keep them upright in the pot...and with a pantry staple, too!

Splash-Free Cherry Pitting

When pitting cherries with a handheld pitter, the juice usually splatters everywhere— especially on your apron and clothes, potentially staining them. Here's a less-mess way to pit cherries.

Platter Protection for Grilling

Why use two dishes and/or make two trips in and out of the kitchen when grilling? Here's a way to reuse the same platter for both raw and cooked meats.

Whipped Cream Stand-In

Most people don’t keep heavy cream on hand for whipping, but almost all of us have vanilla ice cream. Here's how you can turn ice cream into whipped cream in minutes.

How to Make a Cake Collar for Decorating

Frosting a cake can be hard enough without having to clean the serving plate afterwards! To keep your cake plate clean while frosting, use this simple trick with parchment paper.

How to Make a DIY Pastry Bag

Here's an easy way to make a homemade pastry/piping bag out of something you probably already have in your kitchen! Perfect for all your frosting, filling, and piping needs.

An Easy Way to Blanch — No Pots of Boiling Water Required!

Follow this easy method for blanching greens and vegetables, without the need for a pot of boiling water. It's simple and easy and gets the job done!

Uses for Non-Skid Liner

Chop safer and more efficiently with this simple tip to keep your cutting boards from slipping and sliding. You can also use this handly liner to keep your foods safe when transporting in the car.